Residential Support Worker — Clear Path to Manager

Svcare; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay and sleep-in rate

Career progression opportunities

Free training

Free meals

Free parking

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Colchester is seeking passionate Residential Support Workers to support vulnerable young people. This role involves engaging in education, managing complex behaviours, and providing essential care and guidance. Excellent career progression opportunities are available, including advancement to management levels. The position fosters a compassionate environment where team members can truly make a difference in the lives of young people. Full training and support will be provided, with a schedule including set shifts and sleep-in duties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is preferred but not essential.
• Full, clean UK driving license preferred.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to engage in education.
• Ensure young people’s health needs are met.
• Manage complex behaviours and provide crisis intervention.
• Maintain records and perform administrative work.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Resilience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team player

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Job description

A children's residential care provider in Colchester is seeking passionate Residential Support Workers to support vulnerable young people. This role involves engaging in education, managing complex behaviours, and providing essential care and guidance. Excellent career progression opportunities are available, including advancement to management levels. The position fosters a compassionate environment where team members can truly make a difference in the lives of young people. Full training and support will be provided, with a schedule including set shifts and sleep-in duties.